A few years ago, I had the wonderful opportunity of having our home featured on the HGTV program, “What You Get for the Money.” You can actually see the video sequence on our shop’s website by clicking here .Dudley, our beloved Cavalier King Charles Spaniel appeared in the show, as well. Dudley is a truly charismatic dog, an old soul, who attracts admirers all over our Olde Towne neighborhood. As you know, these shows do rebroadcast over the years. Dudley is now receiving email from out-of-state admirers!
Lynn, a very talented artist from Colorado, emailed me after watching a rebroadcast of “What You Get for the Money.” She fell in love with Dudley and wants to paint him! Lynn sent along some examples of her art. I’ve featured two of these paintings here. She has a special talent for capturing the soul of an animal.
The Internet has brought some amazing opportunities to all of us as we research, do business, and keep in touch with friends by on-line chatting, Facebook, Skype, and e-mail. Just think of how some of our immigrant ancestors left home and dear family members behind, often to never see them again! I can connect with my children in London in an instant, and can even see and hear them in a free Skype conversation. So while the Internet can certainly be used for wrong purposes, it also serves to put me in touch with a lovely woman like Lynn, whom I would never have known otherwise.
I’ll keep you posted and share Dudley’s portrait once it is painted. While we wait, I think it is time to organize Dudley’s fan club. I'm eager to see my Dudley in a painting, because Dudely makes my life beautiful,
Elaine
